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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.88, 1,397.64 and 734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.88, 1,397.64 and 734.44 is: 1,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.88 : 1,397.64 = 734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.88/1,397.64 = 734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.88x = 1,397.64 × 734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.88x = 1,026,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,482.72/1,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.43

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